Preface of the course:
Mathematical modeling and solution on digital computers is the only practical approach to systems analysis and planning studies for a modern day power system with its large size, complex and integrated nature. The stage has, therefore, been reached where an undergraduate must be trained in the latest techniques of analysis of large-scale power systems. A similar need also exists in the industry where a practicing power system engineers constantly faced with the challenge of the rapidly advancing field. The student is expected to have a prior grounding in circuit theory and electrical machines. The student should also have been exposed to Laplace transform, linear differential equations, optimization techniques and a first course in control theory. Students can be asked to pool the various programs for more advanced and sophisticated studies, e .g. optimal scheduling. An important novel feature of the course is the inclusion of the latest and practically useful topics like unit commitment, generation reliability, optimal thermal scheduling, optimal hydro-thermal scheduling and decoupled load flow in a text which is primarily meant for undergraduate. The introductory units contain a discussion on various methods of electrical energy generation and their techno-economic comparison. A glimpse is given into the future of electrical energy. The student is also exposed to the Indian power scenario.
It also addresses compensation in power systems. Both series and shunt compensation of lines have been thoroughly discussed. Concepts of SVS, STATCOM and FACTS have been briefly introduced.
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